STATEMENT BY THE LSN ON THE “FISHROT SCANDAL” - 13 December 2019

Since the Fishrot matter came to the public attention a few weeks ago, the Law Society of
Namibia (LSN) has been in regular consultation with other regulatory bodies and institutions
to determine the extent of the allegations and the involvement of the members of the LSN.
The LSN has now formally commenced investigations into: (i) the trust accounts of
implicated legal practitioners; and (ii) the professional conduct of the legal practitioners
involved. Formal action will be taken against all legal practitioners who acted contrary to
the Legal Practitioners Act, 1995.

Dr. M van den Berg
LSN Chairperson